Fake NIA, ATS Officers Dupe Uttarakhand Elderly Man of Rs 13 Lakh in 'Digital Arrest' Scam
Fraudsters posing as NIA and ATS officers digitally 'arrested' an elderly man in Uttarakhand and swindled him of Rs 13 lakh, according to an ETV Bharat report.
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Current Summary
An elderly man in Uttarakhand was duped of Rs 13 lakh by fraudsters impersonating NIA and ATS officers in a 'digital arrest' scam, according to an ETV Bharat report published August 6. The victim's identity, his exact location, and the status of any police investigation have not been detailed.
What We Know
- Fraudsters posed as NIA and ATS officers to digitally 'arrest' an elderly man in Uttarakhand.
- The victim was duped of Rs 13 lakh.
What Is Still Unclear
- The victim's identity and district
- Whether a police complaint or FIR has been filed
- Whether any arrests have been made in the case
What Changed
- 6 Aug, 12:21 pmSignal detected: Fake NIA, ATS Officers Dupe Uttarakhand Elderly Man of Rs 13 Lakh in 'Digital Arrest' Scam